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Water safety: Four water deaths in as many days sparks major concern from Bay harbourmaster
7 Jan, 2021 11:00 PM
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Aerial view of Lake Rotokawau near Rotorua, where a young girl drowned. Photo / File
Four water deaths in as many days in the wider Bay of Plenty area have prompted major concern from the region s harbourmaster team.
On January 2, a man s body was found at Otara River, near the end of Ford St in Ōpotiki. Police said although inquiries were still ongoing, the man died following a jetski incident on the river.
On January 4, a girl believed to have been 4 years old drowned in Lake Rotokawau near Rotorua.